Look! The Cleveland Indians Will Remove Chief Wahoo Logo Next Season

While teams are starting to plan and prep for Spring Training, today the Cleveland Indians are in the news with some big changes. Today the word on the e-streets is that The Cleveland Indians Will Remove Chief Wahoo Logo Next Season. The team will no longer be rocking their Chief Wahoo logo, starting in the 2019 season. According to the Associated Press, the organization confirmed its decision this Monday, removing the mascot that depicts a red-faced caricature with a gaping smile.

However, the Wahoo insignia on their uniforms and caps for the entirety of 2018 alongside complementing merchandise to sell to fans. The logo was first introduced in 1947 and has become a staple of the organization. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told AP News that “Major League Baseball is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion throughout the game.” He added: “Over the past year, we encouraged dialogue with the Indians organization about the club’s use of the Chief Wahoo logo. During our constructive conversations, Paul Dolan (Cleveland Indians owner) made clear that there are fans who have a longstanding attachment to the logo and its place in the history of the team.” Give us your thoughts on the changes below and stay tuned for more from the world of sports coming soon.